The four-page supplement of 1974 Open University programmes, as printed in Radio Times recently, is obtainable from the Open University, [address removed]

Today's programme is in two parts: The Auxiliary Fire Service (1938-1968)
' The Good Death' is the title given by The Voluntary Euthanasia Society to their programme.

The John Player League Lancashire v Yorkshire
Matches between the counties of the White and Red rose always have their own special glamour whatever the sport. Today's ' Roses ' match is no exception with twice League winners Lancashire playing host to Yorkshire who last year finished second and hope to go one better this season. During the tea interval at 4.10* Talking Cricket
The Lord's Taverners' Christmas Lunch: writer and broadcaster
BASIL BOOTHROYD replies on behalf of the Guests.
FRANK BOUGH introduces the programme which includes news of today's other matches.
Commentators at Old Trafford JOHN ARLOTT andJIM LAKER
Television presentation
DAVID KENNING and RICHARD TILLING Series producer BILL TAYLOR

A digest of the news of the week plus a visual commentary for those who cannot hear. with Michael De Morgan
Editor BILL NORTHWOOD

The Wildlife of New York City Written and narrated by Kenneth Allsop
This film was the last KENNETH ALLSOP made. It reveals a different kind of jungle, in which an astounding variety of plants, animals and insects have the necessary resilience and adaptability to survive and prosper despite the City's hostility.
Film editor BETTY BLOCK Producer BARRY PAINE
Series editors ANTHONY ISAACS and CHRISTOPHER PARSONS (Bristol)

A series of programmes featuring the best in big band music. This week
The Ted Heath Orchestra Introduced by ALAN DELL Conductor STAN REYNOLDS KENNY BAKER , BERT EZZARD
RONNIE HUGHES , EDDIE BLAIB (trumpets)
DON LUSHER , WALLY SMITH
KEITH CHRISTIE , KEN GOLDIE (trombones)
ROY WILLOX , RONNIE CHAMBERLAIN HENRY MACKENZIE , DANNY MOSS DAVE SHAND (saxophones) BOBBY ORR (drums)
JOHNNY HAWKSWORTH (bass) DEREK WARNE (piano) ERNIE SHEAR (guitar)
Sound chris HOLCOMBE and Lighting
JOHN TIMPERLEY
TOMMY THOMAS
Producer STANLEY DORFMAN

Harlequin and Faust
A study of the music of Ferruccio Busoni (1866-1924) Written and narrated by Ronald Stevenson with music from
and the London Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Raymond Leppard
In the extracts from Dr Faust:
In the extract from Arlecchino: The Little Angel Marionette
Theatre: director JOHN WRIGHT
Director BARRIE GAVIN

Adam by MERVYN HAISMAN
Greville wonders whether a client might be his half-brother, but the reticence of their respective mothers, and the handicap of the client, make it impossible to learn the truth.
Created by COLIN MORRIS , DIANE CAMPBELL Designer TIM GLEESON Producer COLIN MORRIS
Director CHRISTOPHER BARRT

Weather

starring
For Want of a Boot
Working on the basis that everyone needs something from somebody, Hawkeye puts an ingenious plan into action.